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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merrill, MI
Assisted living costs in Merrill average about $4,259 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 53 communities in Merrill. Our detailed directory has 527 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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Our mother lived at Nottingham Place in Midland, MI during her final month of life. We regret not moving her here sooner. The care she received was wonderful, tailored specifically to her needs, and...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nottingham Place is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful modern community of Midland, Michigan. Our retirement senior living residence is designed with the special physical needs of your senior loved ones in mind, and includes memory loss, Alzheimers and dementia care. We know...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I am very happy with the care for my mom in this nice community. We are happy to see that she likes the staff who are always helpful and kind. The community is clean and maintained at all times. The menu is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Maintain a high quality of life.Memory loss might be a change, but it doesn’t have to change quality of life. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and create customized care plans...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cost of assisted living in Merrill, MI
The average cost of senior living in Merrill is $4,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Rapids, MI with an average of $3,762 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrill, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrill, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merrill vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Merrill, MI by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merrill, MI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Merrill
Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrill
Mt Pleasant Comfort Care in Mount Pleasant, MI
4.8
The staff are so nice and friendly! Very caring and take great care of my uncle! They are always smiling and take such good care of my auntie [name removed]! She enjoys BINGO and their BBQ days! She likes her room just wants a better view! I would recommend this building to anyone in the Mt ...
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Bickford of Midland
4.3
My dad said this community was home when he passed they cried with me. They treated him just like a member of the family.
I have recommended this community to many people already, And they have really liked it.
Shields Comfort Care in Saginaw, MI
5.0
The staff and management team at Shields Comfort Care welcomed my mother with open arms. They are attentive to her needs. I love that the staff have become like family. If anyone is looking for a forever home for their loved ones, I highly recommend Shields Comfort Care.
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Warm and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at the communities, making residents and their families feel welcome. For instance, at Midland King's Daughters Home, many express their appreciation for the staff's kindness and attentiveness, while at Bavarian Comfort ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities play a significant role in residents' overall satisfaction at the communities. At Independence Village of Midland, residents enjoy a wide range of activities tailored to their interests, including games, music, and outings. Similarly, at Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Many reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, ensuring a pleasant living environment. For example, at Chesaning Comfort Care, residents appreciate the facility's cleanliness and the efforts made to keep everything well-maintained, while at Arbor Grove Assisted Living and ...
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Adaptable care packages. Flexible care packages cater to residents' changing needs. At Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, the staff is able to adjust to residents' evolving care requirements, providing them with the right level of assistance to maintain their comfort and independence. Similarly, at Brookdal ...
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Communication and transparency. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is essential. At Chesaning Comfort Care, the staff is responsive to questions and concerns, while at Independence Village Assisted Living and Memory Care of Midland, they keep families informed about activities and events. This op ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Reviews indicate that quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Independence Village of Midland, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and preferences, while at Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents look forward to meal ...
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Merrill review score based on 98 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 98 reviews of 47 Merrill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Merrill review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Merrill review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Merrill assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 98 reviews of 47 Merrill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merrill resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Merrill, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Merrill assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrill, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Merrill assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Merrill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrill, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.2%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.2%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.7%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.7%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merrill assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Merrill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrill, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.3%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.9%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.4%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrill assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merrill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrill, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.2%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrill assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merrill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrill, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrill assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Merrill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrill, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.2%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.9%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrill
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merrill protect seniors.
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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merrill, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 53 assisted living facilities near Merrill, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Merrill, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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